Author: Rabindra Sahu

Delhi  Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s father, former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan, has passed away. He passed away at Dharmendra Pradhan’s residence in Delhi. Dr. Debendra Pradhan had previously served as a Union Minister in the Vajpayee government. He had also served as the President of the Odisha BJP.  Debendra Pradhan, father of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, was a former Union Minister.  Debendra Pradhan passed away at the age of…

Jharsuguda Fire is Pouring from the Sky  In mid-March, the heat is unbearable as fire seems to be raining from the sky.  The state is recording extreme temperatures. Yesterday, Boudh was the hottest city in the country.  The temperature in Boudh reached 43.6°C. With 42°C, Jharsuguda became the second hottest city in the country.  Red warning issued for Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Kalahandi districts. Orange warning for five districts and…

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Northern Odisha Electricity Consumer Council,’ formed for electricity consumers of Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts, convened a conference opposing the proposed electricity tariff hike. A strong warning was issued that if the government takes any decision regarding the hike, protests will be intensified. Demands were made for immediate resolution of consumer grievances and the removal of private companies from electricity distribution.…

Berhampur Before the announcement of election dates, several projects in Berhampur city and its outskirts have been inaugurated. Many long-pending and much-awaited projects that were in demand by the residents have now been completed and inaugurated. Due to the closure of the bus stand near MKCG Medical College, people were facing difficulties, leading to long-standing dissatisfaction among city residents. While the matter was under judicial…

Bhubaneswar: Boudh recorded 43.6°C, while Jharsuguda reached 42°C, Balangir 41.7°C, and Angul 41°C. The intense heatwave has left western and interior Odisha struggling. There will be no respite even on Monday. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that western, interior, and northern Odisha will experience extreme heat. Most parts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Kalahandi districts will be under severe heatwave conditions. Sundargarh, Balangir, Boudh,…

Brahmapur: The foundation stone has been laid for the construction of a high-level bridge over the Sapua Nala, connecting the National Highway from Haladiapadar to the Silla Petrol Pump Road. The bridge, being constructed by the Eastern Division at an estimated cost of ₹6.53 crore, was inaugurated today in a foundation stone-laying ceremony. The event was graced by MP Chandrasekhar Sahu and MLA Bikram Kumar…

Ganjam: The state-level kabaddi tournament was inaugurated on Friday at Panchama, under the Randha Panchayat of the Gopalpur constituency. The event was formally launched by MP Chandrasekhar Sahu and Brahmapur MLA & District Planning Board Chairman Bikram Kumar Panda. Players from Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Jajpur, Cuttack, Puri, KIIT University, Asika, and Panchama will participate in the tournament. The ‘Panchama’ Youth Club has taken responsibility for organizing…

Brahmapur: The inauguration ceremony of the bypass road connecting New Bus Stand to Bhabinipur via Siddharth Nagar was successfully conducted. The event was graced by MP Chandrasekhar Sahu, Brahmapur MLA Bikram Kumar Panda, Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, and Deputy Mayor E. Vivek Reddy, who officially inaugurated the road. Among the dignitaries present were Corporators Prashant Pattnayak, Sameer Mishra, T. Tirupati Patra, Durga Layak, MKCG Medical College…

Brahmapur: A health camp was organized at Gajapatinagar by the Khodasingi Urban Primary Health Center. The event was held at the Kalyan Mandap in Gajapatinagar. Brahmapur MLA and Chairman of the District Planning Board, Bikram Kumar Panda, attended the event as the chief guest and inaugurated the camp. The camp focused on screening and treatment of non-communicable diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and…

Bhubaneswar: A physical survey will be conducted to identify genuine beneficiaries. After the survey, the final list of ration card beneficiaries will be determined, according to Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krishna Chandra Patra. As of now, 30,73,400 people have not yet completed their e-KYC. By March 31, the exact number of those who have not done e-KYC will be known. Following this, departmental…

Nagpur Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of senior RSS Pracharak and former coordinator of the Vishwa Vibhag, Dr. Shankar Rao Tatvawadi Ji, today at the Mahal office in Nagpur. As the coordinator of the Vishwa Vibhag, he dedicated his entire life to organizing Hindus across the world. I offer my heartfelt tributes to him and pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath and Maa Tarini for the…

Bhubaneswar:  The entire state is experiencing extreme heat. There will be no relief from the scorching temperature until the 17th. The temperature in 8 cities has crossed 40 degrees Celsius, with Jharsuguda recording the highest at 41 degrees. A heatwave warning has been issued for 10 districts today. The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has advised the public to avoid going outdoors between 11 AM and…

 Bhubaneswar  Commissionerate Police Issues Guidelines for Holi  Bhubaneswar DCP Warns: ‘Anyone Playing Holi After Consuming Alcohol Will Be Arrested’ ‘Drunken Bathing in Rivers or Ponds is Strictly Prohibited’ 20 Platoons of Force to be Deployed in the City on Holi’Police and Firefighters to be Present at All Bathing Ghats’ ‘Those Creating Chaos on Roads While Playing Holi Will be Taken Away by PCR’ ‘Only Herbal…

 Kandhamal: Passenger Bus Overturns in Ghat Area  The Bus Lost Balance and Overturned in Kalinga Ghat Reports Indicate 15 to 20 Passengers Sustained Minor Injuries  All Injured Passengers Admitted to Bhanjanagar Medical The Bus, Named “Khambeswari,” Was Traveling from Rayagada to Berhampur

Nabarangpur: Today, Tapan Kumar Khuntia assumed charge as the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Nabarangpur. It is noteworthy that prior to this, Mr. Khuntia was serving as the independent Land Acquisition Officer in Sambalpur. After taking charge, the newly appointed ADM, Mr. Khuntia, expressed his desire for the cooperation of all officials and employees of the district office. He also emphasized the need for collective…

Kotpad A massive fire broke out in the Siraguda forest of the Kotpad region, narrowly sparing the entire village and farmland.

Kotpad Two people have gone missing after drowning in the Kotpad Gulumi Waterfall. The Kotpad fire department has reached the spot and is continuing the rescue operation. Reports suggest that both individuals are from the neighboring state of Chhattisgarh. The missing individuals have been identified as Rohan Kashyap and Gaurav Baghel from Jagdalpur area in Chhattisgarh.

Puri Spy Camera Inside Shrimandir! 26-year-old Bhaskar Samant arrested while shooting with a spy camera; police have seized the camera and are investigating. However, questions arise about how the camera managed to enter the temple, bypassing security arrangements.

Bhubaneswar: Former administrative officer and literary figure Padma Bhushan Ramakanta Rath’s demise has saddened Hon’ble Governor @DrHariBabuK. He has expressed his condolences, prayed for the departed soul’s eternal peace, and extended his sympathies to the bereaved family.

Rayagada: The Chaitra festival and Jhamu Yatra of Maa Majhighariani, the presiding deity of Rayagada, will be celebrated with grandeur from April 8 to April 12. The temple trustee management committee has decided to conduct the festival for five days. A preparatory meeting for the event was held under the chairmanship of temple trustee president Raising Bidika. As part of the traditional rituals, Ghata Puja…

Bhubaneswar: The Speaker has set a condition for revoking the suspension of Congress MLA Tara Bahinipati. He stated that the suspension will not be withdrawn unless an apology is offered. This information was shared by Congress Legislature Party leader Ramachandra Kadam.